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Surf Park House – Historic Jax Beach Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pet Friendly

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 687 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Place, Atlantic Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacksonville Beach Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Northeast Florida Beaches
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Jacksonville Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Jacksonville Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Mayo Clinic Florida and Mayport Naval Station. .This vacation home is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from St. Johns Town Center and 8 mi (12.8 km) from TPC Sawgrass.
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What's nearby

  • Sleiman North Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Atlantic Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jacksonville Beach Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Northeast Florida Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oceanfront Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sago Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lynch's Irish Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Beach Bar & Grille - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flask & Cannon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Refinery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surf Park House – Historic Jax Beach Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pet Friendly

Surf Park House has a truly unique Jacksonville Beach story.
Originally built as an Army barracks at Camp Blanding, this home was moved to Jacksonville Beach by train in 1948. Today it has been completely renovated while still preserving a piece of local history. We hope you enjoy experiencing a little slice of Jacksonville Beach’s past while staying here.

Located just 3 short blocks to the ocean, Surf Park House places you right in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. Walk or bike to the beach, grab coffee, enjoy local restaurants, or meet friends at nearby beach bars. As Jacksonville Beach locals, we love sharing our community and all the incredible things that make the Beaches area special.

The home is pet friendly and features a large fenced backyard, making it perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach.

The Home
• 2 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
• Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
• Bedroom 2: Full Bed
• Sleeper Sofa: Queen Bed

Outdoor Space
• Large fenced backyard
• Outdoor shower (perfect after the beach)
• Patio with gas grill
• Pub table and chairs
• Hammock for relaxing

Amenities Included
• Beach wagon and beach chairs
• Beach towels
• Full size washer and dryer
• Fully equipped kitchen (coffee maker, blender, toaster)
• Games
• Pet friendly
• Starter essentials: hand soap, bath towels, paper towels, dish soap, and toilet paper

Nearby Attractions
Mike McCue Boat Ramp – 2 miles
Mayo Clinic – 5 miles
TPC Sawgrass – 8 miles
Downtown Jacksonville – 17 miles
St. Augustine – 30 miles
Fernandina Beach – 46 miles

Why Guests Love Surf Park House:
Unique Local History -
Originally an Army barracks from Camp Blanding moved here in 1948, this home is a true piece of Jacksonville Beach history.

3 Blocks to the Ocean -
Quick and easy walk to the sand for sunrise, surfing, or beach days.

Pet Friendly with Fenced Yard -
Large fenced backyard so your pup can enjoy vacation too.

Outdoor Beach Living -
Relax in the hammock, rinse off in the outdoor shower, or grill out on the patio.

Walk to Everything -
Restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shopping just minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking is permitted outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 936 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Remove all trash from the home and place it in the trash cans outside. Place trash and recycling cans at end of driveway with tops on! Do not place “bags” of trash on the side of the road.

If you brought a dog, please check the yard and pick up any dog waste and dispose of it in the trash.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Up to 2 dogs allowed. No other pets permitted.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME

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Surf Park House – Historic Jax Beach Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best properties we ever stayed!Clean! Well furnished and equipped.Convenient.Thanks to owners and Heather for super job.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous stay at Surf Park House. Everything you could possibly need or want was there for us. Extremely clean, great backyard, bedrooms a good size with lots of room for clothes and enough hangers, which is not always the case. Very happy with this place. The beach was 4 blocks directly from the home with the peir being a 8-10 min. walk down the beach. Would stay again. One of the nicer VRBOs we have stayed at in Jacksonville Beach over the last 4 yrs. Great to be able to have our dog and nice for the fenced in yard. Highly recommend. Wendy and Sam
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House exactly as described. Great location to explore beach cities and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy house walking distance to the beach. Perfect in all ways. My Golden Retrievers loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was spotless and cute, however, the beds were so firm it was hard to sleep. The gas grill was filthy and would not start, the ice maker did not work. We could not get the hot water in one of the bathroom vanities working so we just used the one bathroom. Of a six night stay, we stayed only 2, making this rental our most expensive ever! We notified the host we had decided to leave after our short stay and let her know why, knowing that fixing the issues would be important for future guests. Heather stated, after several messages, that she had never had a complaint about the beds but got new foam toppers, added ice trays, stated the hot water was fine and never addressed the gas grill. Heather also stated that if we would have let her know, she would have addressed the issues during our stay. I suggested that having repairs and deliveries during our stay defeats the purpose of being on vacation and that the responsibility of making sure their property is as advertised is on them. Oh well. Would not stay there again because of the way the host corresponded with me, saying the hot water was fine, and the ring of water I saw around the toilet indicating a possible leak was not there and that she had never gotten a complaint before.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised- neat, cute place, everything in working order.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is so cute. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Easy and quick responses with management as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the house. The only thing i wish was clearer in the discription is none of the bathrooms are joined to the beadrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennesis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joni m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pet friendly. Great back yard. Easy home to stay in, good neighborhood- quiet Would enjoy staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd time and we love the home, location, and back yard. Heather is Fantastic!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was very clean and organized. The perfect size for a small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect. This is our secondVrbo in Jacksonville and we will definitely stay with Heather again! It is our new favorite spot in jacksonville!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This is the perfect location if you are looking for a place anywhere from Ponte Vedra to Atlantic Beach. Super convenient to everything we wanted to do, especially going to the beach. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house! It had everything we needed. It was very clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. It was in a great location-the beach and lots of restaurants, stores, etc were all within a few minutes walking distance. The fenced-in yard was great for our dogs. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny A., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

JAX Beach home

A return trip and we love this house. Clean, well stocked, cozy and comfy. And a lot of style! We have family in the area so we will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

My daughter and her husband were visiting from ohio. This place was beautiful and great location to the beach. I would definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our small family absolutely loved the property. Great location and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in great location! Wonderful, clean little house with big backyard just a short walk to the beach. Walk to restaurants and bars. Kitchen is well-equipped and beds are comfortable. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jacksonville Beach

The location was excellent for our needs. Clean, cozy and beachy vibe. 3 blocks from the beach and close to all amenties. Thank you.John
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Home

Very clean, well stocked, new appliances, big TV, comfortable furniture, ceiling fans, AC kept us cool, large fenced in back yard with outdoor furniture and grill. Shed full of beach items like chairs, tent, wagon and bacci ball. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shower

The place was adorable. The only problem was the shower head kept on falling and almost hit me in the face and head a couple of times.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway week

Te property was as described Very clean, well stocked with daily needs Great location Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025